Pro Bono Attorneys

MFY offers myriad opportunities for members of the private bar and retired attorneys to make an important contribution to MFY’s mission. We provide training and ongoing mentoring to all pro bono attorneys. Some of the ways pro bono attorneys can help are:

Re-Entry Project: Represent people with past criminal records who need licenses in order to re-enter the workforce. Tasks: interview and assist clients to document rehabilitation; conduct administrative hearings.

Attorneys interested in volunteering should contact Barbara Graves-Poller at bgravespoller@mfy.org.

Throughout my career, when I have been involved in public service, I have gotten a level of satisfaction that is qualitatively different from what I get from my work as a corporate lawyer. When you are helping someone without means, there is a level of both involvement and satisfaction that is different ... you can really learn a tremendous amount about the needs of people who don't have your advantages. It is a very rewarding experience.